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  • Low Voltage Carp Management Wires Removed from Rice Creek

    7 Jun 2019 6:28 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    The cable with the low volt wires for carp control that ran across Rice Creek - north of train tracks - will be  removed to allow safe passage for canoes and kayaks through Rice Creek.

  • LLIA Testifies for AIS Grant Money at the MN House or Representatives

    20 Mar 2019 1:58 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    I had the opportunity to testify yesterday in front of the Natural Resource Finance Committee on behalf of a bill Connie Bernardy is sponsoring to request $1,000,000 of grant money support to lake associations to support our fight against AIS. If this comes to fruition, it will certainly help support our milfoil management plan and whatever else may come our way.

    Jeff Forester from Minnesota Lakes and Rivers also joined us to provide his perspective of why this should be approved by the committee.

    Big thanks to Connie for sponsoring this and hopefully we have some good news to share as this is reviewed by our legislators.  

    Just want you all to know we're working to maximize the effectiveness of your annual contributions to LLIA through utilization of grant programs.  In this case, even helping to get the grant created!

    Watch the testimony by clicking HERE.  


  • Ask our Senators for More AIS Funding

    20 Feb 2019 8:34 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    For many years the MN DNR made about $800,000 in grants to lake associations to help them manage aquatic invasive species (AIS). But in 2016 they cut the grants in half, to $400,000. The next year they ended them altogether.

    SF 1062, authored by Senator Rich Draheim, and joined by Senators Rudd, Ingebrigtsen, Jensen, and Eichorn would, if passed into law, provide $1 million of General Fund money in 2020 and 2021 for matching grants to lake associations for controlling aquatic invasive species. No more than 10% of the funding may go to a single lake association.  This is nothing within the $49 Billion dollar budget proposed.  

    Please click TAKE ACTION to send our Senator an email asking them to support this legislation.  While AIS is a statewide problem, for too long the costs have been the burden of lake associations such as ours.  LLIA deserves support in the work we do to protect Long Lake for the public good of a healthy ecosystem. 


  • Ramsey County AIS Work Plan Volunteers Needed

    20 Feb 2019 6:34 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    LLIA along with representatives from other lake associations in the county have been meeting to come up with an Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) plan with a goal of setting up a long term program to combat AIS.  More people to volunteer than just one person per association as not all lake association representatives are able/willing to be on subcommittees. 

    We have narrowed it down to 3 subcommittees to work on the tactics provided here: Ramsey County AIS 2019.PDF  

    Our very own Rich Kusick has volunteered to be on the “Minimize Infestations” committee with my main interest in helping obtaining additional funds and partnering with others for funding.  If we have anyone within our lake association that would be willing to assist with setting up and implementing the details within the 3 mission topics please contact us at llianewbrighton@gmail.com and we'll put you in contact with Rich. 

    They're looking to get these subcommittees set up within the next few weeks so they get going on a plan to implement these ideas and goals this summer.  They're actually working on a long-terms plan for the next 5 years as well, which this work plan will be a part of.

    Who’s in for some fun and having a part in helping improve water quality controlling AIS?


  • Inaugural Luminary Walk Success

    18 Feb 2019 11:12 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    INAUGURAL LUMINARY WALK SUCCESS

    Thanks to the 40-50 individuals that embraced the "Bold North" to enjoy a bright and beautiful winter evening on the lake.  The fire kept us warm on the outside while hot chocolate (or Fireball!) kept us warm on the inside.  

    We were able to position over 50 luminaries in the south bay that made for a spectacular view for the participants and residents.  

    I also enjoyed meeting members face to face rather than through email correspondence and I think we gained some potential new members as well.  

    The pictures don't do it justice and I slacked a bit on taking pictures while we had the crowd.

    We look forward to making this an annual event on the Saturday in February that's closest to the full moon.  We'll be recruiting more individuals to help next year ~ especially in the north basin.  Maybe setup another warming station there as well. 

    Enjoy the rest of the winter and we'll look forward to seeing members at the Annual Meeting on April 24th.  You'll see a postcard and typical event notices via email. 

    John

      

    A luminary in full glory

    The luminary trail 


    Last standing luminary walkers


  • City of New Brighton Reimburses LLIA for Weed Treatment

    8 Dec 2018 4:57 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    I wanted to let you all know that we continue to have the City of New Brighton's support in keeping the lake safe and clean.  The City reimbursed us for 66% of last summer's weed treatment; we paid $4,085 to Lake Restoration to treat common use areas and the City reimbursed us $2,717.

    Big thanks to our member Rich Kusick for taking this matter to the City Counsel and requesting their assistance in maintaining the lake.  Also thanks to our Mayor, Val Johnson, and City Manager, Dean Lotter, and the rest of the City Counsel.  We continue to have their unwavering support.

    We'll continue to push for the county to step up and recognize their accountability as steward of Long Lake. 


  • Carp Management Update

    10 Oct 2018 4:23 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Carp Solutions has provided their three year findings report (Final_3 Year Report_June 26_2018.pdf) titled Developing and Testing a Strategy to Control Common Carp in Long Lake, New Brighton, MN.  In contains a wealth of information about our carp challenges and solutions for lowering the population long term.

    RCWD is in the process of developing a long term plan based on this work by end of year.  We'll send out communication once this is complete.  

    Big thanks to the folks at RCWD who are driving these improvements to improve water quality in Long Lake. 


  • Update on Long Lake Targeted Watershed Demonstration Project

    3 Oct 2018 10:21 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    The Middle Rice Creek Restoration project is complete and the Iron Enhanced Sand Filter is online in Hanson Park.  

    More information can be found here: New twists on a Twin Cities paddling route built to improve Long Lake’s water quality

  • Dock Removal: Irondale Boys Hockey Fundraiser

    13 Aug 2018 9:42 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)


  • AIS Starry Stonewart Search - August 18th

    13 Aug 2018 9:29 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Ramsey County is looking for 3 volunteers to help do a search to detect Starry Stonewort in Long Lake on Sat., August 18th.  Here is what we were given from Justin Townsend with Ramsey County AIS Coordinator for itinerary:

    “We will meet here at the office (1425 Paul Kirkwold Drive in Arden Hills) at 8:30 AM, head to lakes around 9 AM, be back around 12:30, wrap up by 1 PM at the latest.”

    Original Notification:

    Just a short email for all of those interested in protecting their lakes from the spread of invasive species. Starry Stonewort was recently found in Hennepin County’s Medicine Lake. proximity is one factor that raises a lakes opportunity to be infested. We all have a part in making that doesn’t happen.

    We know that early detection is key to effective treatment. Can’t treat it if you don’t know it is there. Starry Trek, a one day search for Starry Stonewort (and other AIS) that will be held on August 18th. There is a good crew already signed up but I could use at least three more people to help. No training needed I will give you the details. Find out more here or better yet just sign up here.

    Can’t be there on the 18th? You are still an important piece to Ramsey County’s AIS prevention strategy. Get out on your boat, walk your shoreline, and while you enjoy the lake report anything that looks suspicious.

    Please help where you can. I hope you’re taking advantage of summer. Thank you for preventing the spread of AIS.


Long Lake Improvement Association of New Brighton, Inc is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization.  All dues are utilized towards water quality, safety, and education. Please email us at llianewbrighton@gmail.com with questions, comments, or suggestions.  
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